Blog: Divorce
- Study Finds Divorce is Genetic
Oct 10, 2017
Many in Pennsylvania and across the nation know that those who have divorced parents are more likely to divorce themselves. A new study says this could be due to genetics rather than repeating the behavior seen by parents. According to Health, researchers studied the national registry data of nearly 20,000 Swedish adults who were adopted as children to see how their relationships resembled those of their biological or adoptive parents. The data showed that adopted children ha...Read More - Getting Divorced When One Spouse Is In Prison
Sep 25, 2017
When a couple cannot live together, marriage is much more difficult, and if this is because one spouse is in a Pennsylvania prison, divorce may feel more complicated. Getting a divorce with one spouse in prison depends on many factors, including which spouse is initiating the divorce. As FindLaw explains, if the spouse who wants to divorce is not imprisoned, he or she is able to use the imprisonment itself as grounds for divorce in some states. Whil...Read More - How Does Lifestyle Affect Affluent Divorces?
Sep 15, 2017
Pennsylvania residents like you who have a large number of assets may find yourself facing unique hurdles during your divorce. There are more things you have to consider, and more steps that you have to take to ensure that your assets are protected. One thing you may not even think to consider is your lifestyle choices during the divorce proceedings. As stated by Forbes, lifestyle maintenance costs are frequently overlooked during the divorce process. Fair conclusions can’t b...Read More - Divorce Can Make Retirement Rules Complicated
Sep 1, 2017
Many Pennsylvania couples who decide to divorce have a lot to consider: who gets the house? Where will the kids be staying? What some of these couples fail to adequately address is, what happens to the retirement savings? There are many facets of retirement to consider, and they are not necessarily cut and dry. For example, Investment News reports that there are many complicated Social Security benefit regulations relating to divorce. While it may seem like ...Read More - Is There A Healthy Way To Get Divorced?
Aug 8, 2017
Certainly no man or woman in Pennsylvania gets married with the hope or thought that they might someday get divorced. The disappointment and heartache that can accompany the end of a marriage is reasonable and to be expected. However, that does not mean that you have to let your divorce become an emotionally disturbing event for you or for your children. There are things you can do to support positive emotional health and relationships fo...Read More - 3 Tips For Protecting Your Retirement Assets During Divorce
Aug 1, 2017
Divorce has a profound impact on both your emotions and finances. While you are likely prepared to divide physical property such as the house and car, have you thought about your retirement assets? If you have not yet prepared, it is time to get smart about your retirement plans. If you take some proactive steps, you can get through your divorce with as much of your retirement intact as possible. Here are the top three ways to protec...Read More - These Jobs Have The Most Divorces
Jul 17, 2017
Work is a large part of most people’s lives, and couples across Pennsylvania know that the career path they choose can impact other parts of their lives, including their marriages. A recent study used data from the U.S. Census Bureau to measure which jobs had the highest divorce rates for people by age 30. The study was conducted by Zippia, who was interested to see how different occupations measured up against one another when it came t...Read More - The Rise Of Gray Divorce
Jul 9, 2017
While divorce can be complicated no matter how long a couple is together, as those who divorce in their older age will find, there are specific concerns those over 50 will face that may not be at the top of mind for their younger counterparts. Gray divorce, or couples ending their marriage after age 50, is on the rise, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, and a quarter of those seeking divorces in 2010 fell into the gra...Read More - How To Divide Retirement Assets During Divorce
Jul 5, 2017
Dividing property and money during divorce can be daunting. You must not forget about the proceeds of your retirement plan. Your retirement account may hold a significant amount of wealth. Separating your retirement funds requires careful consideration and a unique process of obtaining a qualified domestic relations order (QDRO). If you do not divide your retirement plan properly, you may face serious tax consequences. Keep reading for a quick guide to dividing your retirement assets with ...Read More - Getting Along For The Children’s Health
Jun 30, 2017
As any divorcing couple in Pennsylvania knows, trying to get along for one another through the feelings of frustration, anger and sadness that often accompany a divorce is no small feat. But new studies show that going through the stressful and acrimonious divorce of parents can have lasting effects on the health of the children–reaching into adulthood. As HealthDay News reports, researchers at Carnegie Mellon studied 200 healthy adults to see how they would react when exposed to ...Read More
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